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Charlotte Coates

Alisson Becker rescued by VAR in chaotic friendly after two red cards

Alisson Becker was saved by VAR after being shown a straight red card in Brazil's ill-tempered World Cup qualifying match with Ecuador.

The Liverpool goalkeeper was initially shown a red card for a high foot half an hour into the match, but VAR intervened and saved Alisson from an early shower.

There had already been two red cards in the match, which is 1-0 to Brazil, and Alisson's would have made it ten-men for Brazil.

Alisson was starting in goal for Brazil ahead of Manchester City rival Ederson.

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Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro gave Brazil the lead after six minutes and then Ecuador's goalkeeper Alexander Dominguez was shown a red card.

Brazil looked to be in the driving seat, but Tottenham full back Emerson Royale was also shown a red to even up the numbers at 10 against 10.

To put Brazil on the back foot, Alisson was initially shown a red card, but that was downgraded to a yellow once VAR intervened.

Brazil sit top of their World Cup qualifying group, nine points ahead of Argentina.

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